Research Scientist in Cognitive Psychology
3 days ago
Company Overview
The Department of Psychology, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Copenhagen, invites candidates for a postdoctoral position in experimental cognitive psychology. The department is part of the faculty's strategy to engage partners in the co-creation of knowledge, learning, and social change.
Salary and Benefits
The salary range starts at DKK 38,700 per month + a 17.1% contribution to the pension scheme. It is possible to negotiate salary supplements on an annual basis. The university offers a broad variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families.
Job Description
A postdoc position is available in the newly established project on experimental investigation and computational modelling of cognitive control and flexibility funded by the Independent Research Council. The project is located at the Psychology Department at the University of Copenhagen and directed by PI Associate Professor Anders Petersen.
The successful candidate will work on implementing and running computer-based psychological experiments investigating cognitive control and task-switching. The experiment will involve behavioural measures, eye tracking, pupillometry, and EEG. As a large part of the project revolves around computational models of cognition, the candidate will also contribute to the development and testing of neural network models of perceptual and neural processes underlying cognitive control.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- The candidate must have obtained a PhD degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, or a related or relevant discipline.
- Excellent knowledge of computer-based psychological testing and data analysis is required.
- Knowledge of eye-tracking and EEG would be beneficial.
- The candidate should have good collaborative skills, as well as skills in verbal and written communication, as evidenced by publications.
Benefits
The university is committed to equality of opportunity and creating an inclusive working environment. The faculty's strategy includes empowering students to become reflective and responsible citizens who have the vision, knowledge, and competences to change society for the better.
Others
The position is full-time and for 2.5 years. The expected starting date is 1 June 2025. The position is available for two and a half years.
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